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What Platform attachment method do you use and why?

Saleenster said:
Still havent figured out how g2 outdoors is connecting the lonewolf strap to the xop platform
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I girth hitch both sides in a line wolf strap not around those ears, they have been known to break. The annoyance of the method is having to feed the strap through the buckle but I think it is the best way for me. Here’s a pic
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Have you tried using a caribeaner on one side for a faster hook up? I'm doing same set up and want to avoid using the ears to but want an easier and faster approach
 
Dmeckert18 said:
Have you tried using a caribeaner on one side for a faster hook up? I'm doing same set up and want to avoid using the ears to but want an easier and faster approach
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I’m sure it would work, but I’d be marginally worried that the carabiner “wiggles” a bit more than a girth hitch, which basically wiggles zero. Tension could be an issue overall, potentially. Give it a try at ground level though. It’s a decent thought I’ve thunk myself a few times.
 
I just seen a post and a video use a tie down hook on one end and it seemed like it work pretty well and most over them have that rubber coating which will help silent it from metal to metal... picture of hook below
 

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Dmeckert18 said:
Can you send a picture of that by chance
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Ditched the Button

I have been thinking about how to get rid of the versa button on my klemz platform so that I can get complete range of motion and better packability. This is what I have come up with and it is slick! At least it is keeping me from buying the Predator for a while...
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It’s on the second page.
 
Get the doublestep strap, worth every penny


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Erniepower said:
It really depends on a few factors. If I'm using my web, since I'm sitting most of the time, a few ameristeps or just the top of my muddy sticks is enough. With the evo or the kestrel I tend to lean more and I like a bigger surface. Then it's a toss up. I use the kit I sell, or one of the klemz/bass boy stands. Since the kits are easier to come by, if I am setting up a tree and planning on leaving it, I'll use my kit. I mix it up between the ucr and the stepp knot on my kit, and on the klemz i have used the Lone wolf strap on a versa button, but will probably be switching to an amsteel rope mod in the off season. Often if its a run and gun or I know I'm carrying everything back with me I'll use the klemz since its lighter

Even when using the klemz however, If I'm bow hunting, I still add 2-3 steps on my strong side for pivoting around the tree. If I'm using my handgun I don't use the steps as its easy to aim around the tree. I think this year I may start carrying 3 screw in steps instead of the ameristeps for run and gun since they are easier to set up quietly



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So I was cruising through "What's New" and I click on this post. I am reading through the post and I get to Ernie's comment and I'm sitting here wondering why he is not referencing using a Predator or Mantis.......... Then I saw the date and it hit me. This is an old post that got resurrected. That's funny. :tearsofjoy:
 
Jefferson10940 said:
I girth hitch both sides in a line wolf strap not around those ears, they have been known to break. The annoyance of the method is having to feed the strap through the buckle but I think it is the best way for me. Here’s a pic
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I just finished my DIY platform with a Lone Wolf seat without the ears. I had a problem with the base tilting forward with a few straps I had. A Lone Wolf strap cured this problem. It seems to be less elastic than other straps. I am girth hitching both sides like you show. It seems rather easy once you figure out how to hold the buckle and open it to it's maximum.
 
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